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Mock IEO - 5 (Class IV)

Description: International English Olympiad Test – V (Grade IV)
Number of Questions: 30
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Tags: International English Olympiad Test – V (Grade IV) Gap Filling Odd Word Out Error Identification Prefix Spellings Reading Comprehension Dialogue Completion
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Directions: Choose the best option to fill in the blank.

I treat people who are ill. I am a/an ____.

  1. doctor

  2. electrician

  3. accountant


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

A doctor treats people who are ill. An electrician is a person specialising in electrical wiring. An accountant is a person who inspects financial accounts.

Directions: Choose the odd one out.

  1. Watches

  2. Bracelets

  3. Anklets


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Watches and bracelets are worn around wrist whereas anklets are worn around ankles.

Directions: Choose the odd one out.

  1. Paper

  2. Pencil

  3. Pen


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Pencil and pen are used to write, but paper is a thing on which we write.

Directions: Choose the odd one out.

  1. Fork

  2. Spoon

  3. Knife


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Fork and spoon are used to eat something whereas a knife is used to cut things.

Directions: Choose the incorrect sentence.

  1. How are you?

  2. Am I disturbed you?

  3. It is raining heavily.


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

'Disturbed' is the past form of 'disturb', but the sentence talks about present. So, it will be ‘Am I disturbing you?'.

Directions: Fill in the blank with the correct completion of the word.

He tried really hard to win the match, but was ____ able to score even a single run.

  1. un

  2. in

  3. dis


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The negative form of 'able' is 'unable'. 'Disable' is used to show somebody’s disability to do something or their incapability.

Directions: Choose the incorrect sentence.

  1. She was working at present.

  2. Are you fine now?

  3. Ram likes fruit.


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Option 1 is incorrect because ‘was’ is always used for past tense and the sentence talks about present. So, it will be ‘She is working at present’.

Directions: Choose the best option to fill in the blank.

He ___ for a walk.

  1. go

  2. goes

  3. going


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

This sentence is in present tense and the subject ‘he’ is singular, so ‘goes’ will be used here.

Directions: Choose the best option to fill in the blank.

She always ___ the truth.

  1. speak

  2. speaks

  3. spoken


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The sentence is in present tense and the subject (she) is singular. So, 'speaks' is the correct answer.

Directions: Choose the best option to fill in the blank.

He studied ___. That is why he could not clear the examination.

  1. little

  2. a few

  3. the few


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

'A few' and 'the few' are used for countable nouns and 'little' is used for uncountable nouns.Therefore, 'little' will be used here.

Directions: Choose the best option to fill in the blank.

I got a jacket ___ my brother.

  1. for

  2. of

  3. to


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

We can get something ‘for’ someone.

Directions: Choose the odd one out.

  1. Farmer : Plough

  2. Electrician : Spade

  3. Barber : Scissors


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The latter is a tool which is used by the former. So, option 2 is the odd one out as spade is not used by an electrician.

Directions: Choose the best option to fill in the blank.

I prefer to go ____ Shimla for vacations.

  1. at

  2. in

  3. to


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The correct answer would be the preposition ‘to’, which expresses movement in the direction (particular location).

Directions: Choose the incorrect sentence.

  1. I am writing.

  2. I shall went to the park.

  3. He will be going tomorrow.


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Option 2 is incorrect. We use 'shall' to talk about future and we never use second form of verb with it. So, it will be 'I shall go to the park'.

Directions: Choose the correctly spelt word to fill in the blank.

She lost the match, but is unable to ___ his defeat.

  1. accept

  2. except

  3. ascept


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The correct spellings of the word that should come in the blank is ‘accept’, which means to believe or to recognise something.

Directions: Choose the best option to fill in the blank.

Bread and butter ___ my favorite dish.

  1. are

  2. both

  3. is


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Bread and butter collectively make a dish, so 'is' will be used.

Directions: Choose the best option to fill in the blank.

The one who imparts education is a/an ____.

  1. teacher

  2. preacher

  3. architect


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

A teacher teaches or imparts education, especially in a school. A preacher is a person who preaches; he is a minister of religion. An architect is a person who designs buildings.

Directions: Choose the correctly spelt word to fill in the blank.

Robin does not eat ___.

  1. meet

  2. meat

  3. miet


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The correct spellings is 'meat', which means food (flesh of an animal).

Directions: Choose the best option to fill in the blank.

Seeta has read ___ books.

  1. many

  2. more

  3. little


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

'More' is usually used for comparison and 'little' is used for uncountable nouns whereas 'many' is used for countable nouns. Therefore, 'many' will be used here as the books can be counted.

Directions: Choose the correctly spelt word to fill in the blank.

She could solve puzzles when she was just ___.

  1. fore

  2. four

  3. for


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The correct answer would be 'four', which means four years old.

Directions: Read the following text and answer the question that follows.

There is no doubt that money plays a very important role in life. Without it, we cannot meet the basic necessities of life. Therefore, in modern era, people who are short of it are not given any respect. It is a good servant, but a bad master. This is because it provides many comforts, but on the other hand it can make people uncaring and selfish.

'Short of' means

  1. having an insuffcient supply of something

  2. little length

  3. in bulk


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

'Short of' means having an insuffcient supply of something. For example, short of cash, etc.

Directions: Read the following text and answer the question that follows.

Traffic congestion, due to increasing number of vehicles on raod, is a major concern. What we need today is an improved system and a dedicated and people-friendly team of traffic police personnel to make our city safe and reliable for everyone.

Which of the following statements is correct?

  1. Our city is not safe and reliable.

  2. Traffic police needs to be dedicated to get rid of this problem.

  3. Traffic police does not bother about people and work.


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

According to the line, "Dedicated and people-friendly team of traffic police personnel to make our city safe and reliable for everyone", if police personnel will show keen interest in solving the problem, we can get rid of it and the city will be safer than before.

Directions: Read the following text and answer the question that follows.

There is no doubt that money plays a very important role in life. Without it, we cannot meet the basic necessities of life. Therefore, in modern era, people who are short of it are not given any respect. It is a good servant, but a bad master. This is because it provides many comforts, but on the other hand it can make people uncaring and selfish.

'Money can be a good servant' because

  1. only money can serve well

  2. it serves us with almost everything we need

  3. other servants are not needed now


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Money is a good servant because it serves us with everything we need like our basic necessities of life such as food, clothing and shelter.

Directions: Choose the best option to complete the conversation.

Student: Ma'am, I need to ask a question. Teacher: _____

  1. Yes, what is it?

  2. Do you have time?

  3. I am busy today.


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Option 1 is the correct answer as a teacher answers the queries of the students.

Directions: Read the following text and answer the question that follows.

Traffic congestion, due to increasing number of vehicles on raod, is a major concern. What we need today is an improved system and a dedicated and people-friendly team of traffic police personnel to make our city safe and reliable for everyone.

Which of the following statements is correct?

  1. The problem of traffic congestion needs to be looked upon.

  2. The problem of traffic congestion is in every city of the globe.

  3. The problem of traffic congestion is the biggest problem of the world today.


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The problem of traffic congestion is a major concern, but it does not mean it is in every city or it is the biggest problem. Major concern simply states that it should be taken care or looked upon.

Directions: Choose the best option to complete the conversation.

Pushpendera: Are you at home right now? Ramakant: ____

  1. Yes, sometimes.

  2. Today is Sunday.

  3. Yes, I have just reached.


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Option 3 is the correct response to the question.

Directions: Read the following text and answer the question that follows.

There is no doubt that money plays a very important role in life. Without it, we cannot meet the basic necessities of life. Therefore, in modern era, people who are short of it are not given any respect. It is a good servant, but a bad master. This is because it provides many comforts, but on the other hand it can make people uncaring and selfish.

'Money is a bad master' means

  1. it makes a man insensitive to other things

  2. it makes one sad and lazy

  3. it makes one forget about his rights


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Money is very useful. We need money to buy food,clothes,books etc. But, if we start loving money too much, we become its slave and it becomes our master. Then, we start using wrong means to earn money.  

Directions: Choose the best option to complete the conversation.

Rajan: Would you like to have my old comics books? Aman: ____

  1. I am fed up.

  2. Do you have any of Batman and Robin?

  3. Why do you ask?


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Option 2 talks about the comic books. So, it is the correct answer.

Directions: Choose the best option to complete the conversation.

Father: Let's go to my office today. Son: ____

  1. Do you work there?

  2. Will you go with me?

  3. Willl you let me use your computer?


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Option 3 is the correct response here. Option 1 and 2 are incorrect as they do not make sense.

Directions: Choose the best option to complete the conversation.

Seller: I cannot give you this book for less than Rs. 50. Customer: ____

  1. I want to buy it.

  2. I will buy 2 copies, if you charge Rs. 40 each.

  3. You are charging too less.


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Option 2 is the correct answer as the customer is bargaining with the seller. Option 1 is incorrect because it is clear that the customer wants to buy the book, which is the reason as to why he is bargaining. Option 3 is incorrect as the customer always wants to buy at a less price.

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